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Crystal and Roger review bourbon, tequila, cognac, rum, Scotch, Irish whiskey, rye, vodka, mezcal, Bacanora, and craft spirits — with a special focus on craft brands, Oklahoma and Texas distilleries, and the business behind the bottle.New episodes every week. Honest reviews. Real education. No pretense.We've reviewed over 136 expressions and interviewed founders from Uncle Nearest, Sorel Liqueur, Du Noord Social Spirits, Black Momma Vodka, Kilinga Bacanora, and dozens more. We've been inside Hochatown Distilling, Woodworks Distilling Co., Bardstown Bourbon Company, and Black Momma Vo
Unknown Host hosts The Liquor Connoisseur, a arts show with 136 episodes published.
Is Gen Z really quitting alcohol or are they just drinking differently? We sat down with Rohan K. Duggal, a 20-year NYC spirits industry veteran who's run liquor stores, launched brands, and now consults on marketing str
$70 single barrel selected by Jimmy and Eddie Russell. From the Camp Nelson warehouse. Chosen specifically for the Bourbon Connoisseur. And Crystal hasn't missed a pick in a long time. 🥃Crystal and Roger crack open Wild
This is sipping so much like RTD world. Like — this is like a cocktail basically." 🍹🥃Crystal and Roger crack open the highly sought after Penelope Rio from the Cooper Series — a double cask finish of American Honey and
Roger broke the top off trying to open it. Crystal almost jinxed him. And what was inside made it all worth it. 😂🥃Crystal and Roger crack open Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #9 — a masterclass in blending t
Did they just make the Cork Pop of the Year on camera? Crystal and Roger crack open the George Dickel x Leopold Brothers Collaboration Blend — a marriage of George Dickel's Comb Steel Rye and Leopold Brothers' Three Cham
Is this the wheated whiskey you've been searching for? Crystal & Roger crack open the Thresh & Minnow 12-Year Wheated Whiskey from Koval Distillery — a limited, single cask, 100% wheat, USDA Certified Organic, 100 proof
Tequila Tromba is one of the most recognized tequila brands in the on-premise market — and Katy O'Donnell, VP of Brand Development, joins Crystal and Roger to walk through the Blanco, Beast Mode Reposado, Cafeto, and mor
Olde Raleigh Distillery's Brandon McCraney is a Master Blender and award-winning distillery owner who approaches spirits the way an alchemist approaches chemistry — with obsessive precision and creative vision. We sit do
Preservation Estate Pot Still Bourbon is a wheated Kentucky bourbon made using a traditional pot still — a production method that creates a distinctly richer, more expressive spirit than column distillation. Roger nearly
Drink to remember, not to forget. Please enjoy the craft of fine spirits responsibly. This video is intended for audiences of legal drinking age (21+ in the US). The "Bourbon Renaissance" is officially over, and the "His
Drink to remember, not to forget. Please enjoy the craft of fine spirits responsibly. This video is intended for audiences of legal drinking age (21+ in the US). In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Roger and Cryst
Drink to remember, not to forget. Please enjoy the craft of fine spirits responsibly. This video is intended for audiences of legal drinking age (21+ in the US). Is this the smoothest 120-proof whiskey on the market? 🥃T
Drink to remember, not to forget. Please enjoy the craft of fine spirits responsibly. This video is intended for audiences of legal drinking age (21+ in the US). Raising Spirits in the Delta! 🌿🍸In this episode of The L
Drink to remember, not to forget. Please enjoy the craft of fine spirits responsibly. This video is intended for audiences of legal drinking age (21+ in the US). Four Roses fans, what's your favorite recipe?In this episo
Did you know Blanco Tequila can be rested up to 2 months?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger review Santaleza Blanco Tequila (NOM 1604) made in the highlands with 8-year Blue Weber agave, mountai
Is a store pick really that different, or is it just hype?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger put Penelope Straight Bourbon Toasted head-to-head with a Penelope Single Barrel Pick from The Well O
This is a $125 bottle. So the real question is: is it worth it?We break down why WhistlePig 12-Year World Rye commands its price, from aging to wine barrel finishing to legendary distilling lineage. This is a luxury rye
Is this really the World’s Best Bourbon of 2025… and can you actually see the flavor in the glass?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger review Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, th
In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with James and Alina Mahoney, the husband-and-wife duo behind Madam Mocktail—a bold, ready-to-drink mocktail brand changing how people socialize without alcohol.What
We made it to the end of the year, and instead of chasing hype bottles or unicorn myths, we’re breaking down the spirits that actually earned a permanent place on our shelf.In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crys
Brandon McCraney
founder, CEO, master blender · Olde Raleigh Distillery
1 appearance on this show
David Alexander
Principle Medical Officer for Moon to Mars/Gateway Programs · Everbridge
1 appearance on this show
David Wood
Glenn D. Ardis Professor of Accounting · world's largest coaching business
1 appearance on this show
James Mahoney
Madam Mocktail
1 appearance on this show
Abby
Woodworks Distilling Company
1 appearance on this show
Teddy
Last Call
1 appearance on this show
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